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Guiding principles for utilizing social influence within expert-elicitation to inform conservation decision-making
Helen E Roy1, Jodey M Peyton1, Olaf Booy2,3
1UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Oxfordshire, UK.
Global Change Biology
|April 1, 2020
Summary
Expert elicitation in biological invasions uses facilitated discussions to inform decision-making. This study outlines methods for including diverse viewpoints while managing potential bias in collaborative research.
Area of Science:
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Expert elicitation is a key method for informing decision-making in biological invasions.
- Collaborative studies have engaged numerous participants through facilitated discussions.
Discussion:
- This work details strategies for incorporating multiple perspectives in expert elicitation.
- Methods focus on transparently documenting or limiting potential bias.
Key Insights:
- Integrating diverse viewpoints enhances the robustness of expert-elicitation outcomes.
- Managing bias is crucial for reliable decision-making in invasion science.
Outlook:
- Future research should refine bias mitigation techniques in expert elicitation.
- These approaches can strengthen adaptive management strategies for biological invasions.
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